Dave Allen upset the apple cart by knocking out a 12-0 prospect with a dynamite right hand.
Throughout his career, ‘The White Rhino’ has made a reputation for taking on all comers, showcasing a willingness to fight anyone regardless of a disparity in experience.
Allen suffered frequent heartbreak in the early portion of his career, losing to Dillian Whyte, Luis Ortiz and Tony Yoka, as well as suffering a defeat against Lenroy Thomas for the Commonwealth title.
Therefore, when he set foot inside the ring with a future IBO international heavyweight champion, the warrior knew he had no choice but to get the job done.
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Dave Allen knocked out Nick Webb with a brutal shot
On July 28, 2018, Dave Allen went to war with Nick Webb in an eliminator for the British title.
Going into the contest, ‘The Doncaster De La Hoya’ was given little chance, with nobody previously having been able to beat his opponent.
The bout started as expected, with Webb controlling the distance and connecting with scoring shots.
After three rounds, the favorite was in complete control, impressing the fans with his superior skill.
However, in the fourth segment, Allen upped the pace, making his rival look uncomfortable, with a right hand knocking him off balance.
Realizing he’d found a weakness in his foe’s armor, the underdog connected with a thudding left hook to the body, before launching another right hand upstairs, with this one sending his adversary crashing toward the canvas.
In a big surprise, Webb couldn’t beat the count, giving Allen the biggest win of his career at that point.
Dave Allen brutally knocked out a former heavyweight world champion with a vicious punch
While the victory against Webb was fantastic for the charismatic boxer, he quickly followed it up by adding an even better name to his resume.
After two wins over Samir Nebo and Ariel Bracamonte, the Englishman was ready for another tough challenge.
However, the man he set foot inside the ring with next was much better than anyone he’d beaten in the past.
But in a monumental upset, Allen knocked out a former heavyweight world champion.